Big Girl Bike

Bailey has finally upgraded her scooter and tricycle for her very first big girl bike. And for the very first time, she picked out something that wasn't Dora. She had the options of Dora, Princesses, or Tinkerbell and it shocked Jeremy and I both when she chose Tink. Since watching the Tinkerbell movie and going to Disneyland it's become her new thing along with the obsession of trying to "fly" like Tinkerbell. For being a first time rider she rides like a pro. She spent every last minute of daylight and a couple of hours into the night riding her bike today. To say the least she likes it a lot. Here's a few pics of Bailey with her new recreational activity.

Figuring out the pedals

Working on her bike with her Handy Manny tool set

A new do

Since Bailey first started showing signs of having hair, I've been waiting for it to get long enough to cut it into a cute bob. After waiting only 3 1/2 years Bailey finally got one all thanks to my friend Cassie. I must say it is super cute and we will probably keep it like this until she decides something different. Thanks Cassie!

A perfect bob

Bailey and Carson both showing off their new haircuts

A little attitude with the hands on the hips

Back to Work

After a busy fun-filled 3 weeks Jeremy has officially checked back into work. Bailey and I are trying to get back into our weekly routine and Jeremy is trying to get back into the swing of not only working again but learning his new job at SOI. Bailey and I loved having Jeremy around during the day and its been nice to finally enjoy a summer together as a family.

After going through all the pictures we've been taking these past weeks, I found a few randoms I thought I'd share.

Bailey playing in the sprinklers at Disney

Lighting McQueen and Mater

Spinning in the teacups

Bailey with her new baby Minnie Mouse

Our super cool 3D goggles

Bailey and Robin on their last day together

Washing Tibs

Kye, Bailey, and Carson taking a break from the water at the Spectrum

Bailey watching the boys play

Taking a break from dancing

Dance party

Water hopscotch

4th of July

It was finally in the cards this 4th of July for our family to be together and not separated by sickness or deployment. The Hokes came down from Fort Irwin and we kept it pretty low key spending most of the afternoon at the beach with a few other good friends. After a day in the sun we headed back to our house then down the road a couple of blocks to watch San Clemente's firework display. In previous years, Bailey has always thoroughly enjoyed watching fireworks but this year she was so distracted with the thought of rolling down the hill near us she couldn't sit still long enough to see one color change to the next.

Taking a quick break

Bailey and Carson rolling down the hill

Too cute

Ready to crash after a long day

Slip-n-Slide Fun

Bailey had her first go on a slip-n-slide today. Although I stayed dry to take the pictures, Jeremy didn't hesitate to show Bailey how it was done.

Run and Sliiiiide

Before sliding she had to do a warm-up dance to get herself pumped up

Watch out Bailey...

Julian Camping Trip

Last weekend we packed up and headed out to Julian, CA, a historic gold rush mountain town in the Cuyamaca mountains, for our second camping adventure with our friends Nick, Erin, and their son Kye. When it was 90 degrees before 9a.m. and our tents were more like saunas by nap time, we knew we was camping in the mountains and nowhere near the coast.

Up and ready for a day of camping

Bailey's first game of putt putt golf

The stare down before drawing their weapons

Shoot guns

Family pic in Julian

Bailey and Kye

Fishing at the campground pond

Bailey doing Bailey things

Silly faces

Muscles

Super Star

Relaxing at our campsite